The Unionization Process: New York

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

• The New York State Labor Relations Act grants employees the right to organize, and to form, join, or assist labor organizations and prohibits employers from infringing on those rights. See Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively.
• New York is not a "right to work" state. See Right to Work.
• The National Labor Relations Act regulates free speech with respect to unions in the workplace. See Captive Audience Meetings and Communications.